Ultimate Kho Kho 2022 Highlights, Match 3: Mumbai Khiladis win thriller against Rajasthan Warriors by a 53-41 margin

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Rajasthan Warriors 43-51 Mumbai Khiladis

A comprehensive show from the Mumbai Khiladis as they get the first win of the tournament under their belt. The Warriors, playing their first game of the season, came up short against a Mumbai outfit that was certainly better in all departments of the game. After taking an early lead in the first half, it was always going to be difficult for Rajasthan to make a comeback. Although the Warriors played much better in the second innings, it was to no avail as Mumbai extended kept extending their lead.

7' Just at the stroke of the end of the match, Sahu is tagged by the Mumbai attacker! And that will wrap up proceedings!

7' With just twenty seconds left on the clock, the Mumbai attacker has gotten a touch on one of the defenders which has been reviewed. The result is in favour of the Warriors!

6' A running touch gets the better of Tapan as Mumbai extent their lead in this contest.

Rajasthan Warriors 43-49 Mumbai Khiladis

6' A running touch from the Mumbai Wazir, Salunke, on the last remaining defender, Sengar, results in another batch getting eliminated. Just a little under two minutes to spare now.

Rajasthan Warriors 43-47 Mumbai Khiladis

5' A running touch on Sreejesh on Hrushikesh fetches Mumbai a couple of points!

4' A pole dive from Gajanan sends back Nikhil B. He lets out an audible 'YES!' as he got that touch! That will level the scores!

Rajasthan Warriors 43-43 Mumbai Khiladis

The second batch of the Warriors is on the mat now, with over four minutes to spare.

3' The final defender, skipper Akshay, runs out of gas and has to make his way back to the bench. Well, he's limping a touch there and those are not good signs for the Warriors.

Rajasthan Warriors 43-40 Mumbai Khiladis

3' Rajasthan have returned the favour with a DREAM RUN in the Power Play!

Rajasthan Warriors 43-38 Mumbai Khiladis

2' A running touch on Bharat Pradhan results in the Mumbai team getting another two points!

Rajasthan Warriors 41-38 Mumbai Khiladis

2' A dive from the Mumbai attacker and the defender has been adjudged as out. However, they review it and the review is SUCCESSFUL! The defender remains NOT OUT!

1' A pole dive from the Mumbai attacker sends back Suresh Sawant! Three points added to Mumbai's kitty here!

Rajasthan Warriors 41-36 Mumbai Khiladis

The first batch of Rajasthan is on the mat and Mumbai have opted for the Power Play straightaway!

At the end of Second Innings Turn 1: Rajasthan Warriors 41-33 Mumbai Khiladis

The game seems firmly in control of the Mumbai side unless the Rajasthan side can pull off something absolutely spectacular here while defending. Mumbai will be looking to get a big win here surely!

7' A running touch on the third batch defender just moments before the buzzer rings gives the Warriors another couple of points.

6' A sky dive by Jamdar on the final defender, Sreejesh Results in the batch being eliminated.

Rajasthan Warriors 39-33 Mumbai Khiladis

6' Yet another DREAM RUN in the game for Mumbai, coming in the Power Play too!

Rajasthan Warriors 36-33 Mumbai Khiladis

6' A touch has been given on the final defender, Sreejesh but he reviews it instantly! The review is successful and Sreejsh remains NOT OUT!

6' A running touch from Taseen on Gajanan leaves only a sole defender on the mat from batch 2 of the Mumbai Khiladis.

Rajasthan Warriors 36-31 Mumbai Khiladis

5' Mumbai review a touch that has been granted and the review is successful! The defender remains NOT OUT!

5' A terrific running touch on Abishek by the Wazir, Bharat Kumar, fetches the Warriors a couple of points.

Rajasthan Warriors 34-31 Mumbai Khiladis

The Warriors have opted for the Power Play now!

4' A running touch on Rohan Kore sends him back but one might reckon this batch has more than done its job for the Khiladis. A slender one point lead for the Warriors now.

Rajasthan Warriors 32-31 Mumbai Khiladis

3' Third Dream Run in the contest for Mumbai as they add another two points to their tally.

Rajasthan Warriors 30-31 Mumbai Khiladis

3' Some smart work by the Rajasthan attackers and they catch Hajare unaware.

2' A dive from the defender and Avik has to make his way back to the bench.

Rajasthan Warriors 28-29 Mumbai Khiladis

Mumbai's batch 1 makes their way back onto the court now.

2' Another dive from the Rajasthan attacker sends back Rajesh Kumar, the final defender of Batch 4!

Rajasthan Warriors 26-29 Mumbai Khiladis

1' A dive from the Rajasthan attacker has not been granted. They have reviewed it and the review goes in their favour! The first player of the fourth batch has to depart while Milind perishes to a dive!

Rajasthan Warriors 24-29 Mumbai Khiladis

Welcome back for the second innings! Surprisingly, Rajasthan have not opened for the power play to start off this time.

First Innings: Rajasthan Warriors 20-29 Mumbai Khiladis

The Mumbai Khiladis have made a terrific comeback after their poor showing yesterday and are certainly looking like the superior team inn this contest! Should be an interesting battle in the second half as the Warriors attempt a comeback in the contest. Will be easier said than done.

7' The Warriors' fourth batch did a terrific job of surviving but just seconds before the buzzer, a pole dive gets the better of Govind Yadav.

First Innings: Rajasthan Warriors 20-29 Mumbai Khiladis

The last batch is in now. Can Mumbai get the all out?

6' A sky dive and the the final batch three defender, Abhijit Patil, admits the touch. Really good to see such honesty from the players on the mat.

First Innings: Rajasthan Warriors 20-26 Mumbai Khiladis

5' A pole dive from the Mumbai Wazir sends back the first defender of the third batch, Tapan Pal, followed closely by a running touch on Sahu.

First Innings: Rajasthan Warriors 20-23 Mumbai Khiladis

5' Another pole dive and the final defender has to make his way back to the bench. Mumbai closing in on the lead with over two minutes to play.

First Innings: Rajasthan Warriors 20-18 Mumbai Khiladis

5' The defender bonus has been granted to the Warriors for surviving more than two and a half minutes.

4' A pole dive from the skipper Vijay sends back Sengar.

3' A diving attempt Mumbai Khiladis attacker and the defender has been given out! However, he has decided to review it! The review is successful and the defender is NOT OUT!

2' A dive from the Mumbai attacker sends back the first Rajasthan defender of the second batch, Nikhil B.

First Innings: Rajasthan Warriors 18-12 Mumbai Khiladis

The second batch of the Warriors is in now!

2' A simple touch by the Mumbai Wazir on the last remaining defender, skipper Akshay, completes the Power Play and the first batch of the Warriors.

First Innings: Rajasthan Warriors 18-10 Mumbai Khiladis

1' The first batch of the Rajasthan defenders are in and the Mumbai Wazir gets rid of Suresh Sawant followed closely by Pradhan returning to the bench as well courtesy of a touch by Sreejesh!

First Innings: Rajasthan Warriors 18-8 Mumbai Khiladis

Mumbai Khiladis attackers are on the mat and they have opted for the Power Play first up as well! Helps to get a cracking start in the contest, doesn't it?

First Innings, end of Turn 1: Rajasthan Warriors 18-4 Mumbai Khiladis

Has been a terrific performance from the Mumbai Khiladis, who have ensured that they have gotten off to a good start in the contest with as many as two Dream Runs! The Rajasthan Warriors will be hoping that they can defend as well!

7' At the stroke of the buzzer, the Mumbai Khiladis get the defender bonus. Second Dream Run in the innings!

First Innings: Rajasthan Warriors 18-4 Mumbai Khiladis

6' A pole dive from the Mahajar gets the better of Visag S!

First Innings: Rajasthan Warriors 18-2 Mumbai Khiladis

6' A simple hand touch by the Rajasthan Wazir gets the better of Salunke, who simply surrendered in the end.

First Innings: Rajasthan Warriors 15-2 Mumbai Khiladis